Blaming The Children

February 26, 1986|By Bridget Mulligan.

CHICAGO — Have we really come to the point of blaming Chicago`s children for the woeful state of affairs in many Chicago public schools? Page 1 of a recent paper cites the ``small supply of talented pupils`` as a problem for the magnet schools.

There is no lack of talent in Chicago children and to make this statement is adding insult to injury. Let`s keep the blame where it belongs--with the adults who have failed to provide Chicago children with an education which fosters and nourishes their many talents.